Textbook Excellence Award "Texty"

The Textbook Excellence Award, open to members and non-members, was created in 1992 to recognize current textbooks and learning materials. To be nominated, a work must carry a copyright date for the previous or current year. More info >

2011 Author Nomination Form
2011 Publisher Nomination Form
Judge Application Form

McGuffey Longevity Award "McGuffey"

The McGuffey Longevity Award, open to members and non-members, was created in 1993 to recognize textbooks and learning materials whose excellence has been demonstrated over time. To be nominated, a work must have been in print 15 years and still be selling. More info >

2011 Author Nomination Form
2011 Publisher Nomination Form
Judge Application Form

Texty and McGuffey Award Winners

TAA's prestigious Texty and McGuffey Awards have helped winners increase the sales of their texts and gain academic recognition at their institutions.

View past Texty and McGuffey winners

TAA Council of Fellows

The Council of Fellows program, started in June 1998, honors distinguished authors who have a long record of successful publishing. Any author whose textbook or other instructional materials have established his/her presence in the market place over time, who has been innovative in the presentation of material, is qualified for nomination into the TAA Council of Fellows. Induction into the Council of Fellows is the premier honor bestowed by TAA.

View the list of current Council of Fellows